Former residence of Xu Xiake

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Former residence of Xu Xiake, Historical residence in Jiangyin, China.

The Former Residence of Xu Xiake exhibits traditional Ming Dynasty architecture with multiple courtyards, stone carvings, and exhibition halls displaying geographical records.

Xu Xiake lived in this residence until age 22, when he began his three-decade journey exploring and documenting the geography of 16 Chinese provinces.

The residence contains stone tablets inscribed with passages from Xu Xiake's travel diaries, offering insights into Ming Dynasty exploration and geographic documentation.

The residence includes educational displays, guided tours, and multimedia exhibits that explain Xu Xiake's contributions to Chinese geography and cartography.

Inside the residence, visitors discover original manuscripts and maps detailing Xu Xiake's discovery of the Yangtze River headwater during his explorations.

Location: Jiangyin

GPS coordinates: 31.71222,120.31861

Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:43

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Former residence of Xu Xiake: Historical residence in Jiangyin, China » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes